# Automotive Engineering Technicians > Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency. - Code: 17-3027.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-3027) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 18 tasks (18 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3027.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-3027.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools. Core task · Task 16606 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 2. Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures. Core task · Task 16599 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 3. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts. Core task · Task 16602 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 4. Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions. Core task · Task 16605 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 5. Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions. Core task · Task 16601 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 6. Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts. Core task · Task 16608 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 7. Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces. Core task · Task 16604 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 8. Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability. Core task · Task 16611 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 9. Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed. Core task · Task 16603 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 10. Analyze performance of vehicles or components that have been redesigned to increase fuel efficiency, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative types of air-conditioning systems. Core task · Task 19696 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 11. Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic. Core task · Task 19697 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 12. Fabricate new or modify existing prototype components or fixtures. Core task · Task 16607 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 13. Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts. Core task · Task 16598 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 14. Recommend product or component design improvements, based on test data or observations. Core task · Task 16610 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 15. Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity. Core task · Task 16600 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 16. Test performance of vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as alcohol blends, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, biodiesel, nano diesel, or alternative power methods, such as solar energy or hydrogen fuel cells. Core task · Task 19699 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 17. Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control. Core task · Task 19698 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, July 2016 18. Build instrumentation or laboratory test equipment for special purposes. 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